4 Weardale House Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2US

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   County Durham took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with County Durham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that County Durham is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 8 Weardale House Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2US

  DM/26/00243/FPA Submitted 30 Jan 2026 21m away

  Removal of 2no metal up and over garage doors and frames and insert timber framed double glazed six pane window and door sets within existing openings. Internal garage conversion to form larger utility and new study area.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 2 Newfield Farm Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2YX

  DM/26/00545/FPA Submitted 5 Mar 2026 116m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

  Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian. The facility will be used solely for private, non-commercial equestrian purposes. (amended 27.7.26)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 24 docs

• Land Rear 22 Graham Street Stanhope DL13 2UR

  DM/21/01846/TCA Submitted 21 May 2021 151m away

  Fell Lawson Cypress, Fell Leyland Cypress, Reduce Leyland Cypress up to 60% and Crown Reduce Silver Birch up to 15%

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Land Rear 22 Graham Street Stanhope DL13 2UR

  DM/21/01846/TPO Submitted 21 May 2021 151m away

  Fell Lawson Cypress, Fell Leyland Cypress, Reduce Leyland Cypress up to 60% and Crown Reduce Silver Birch up to 15%

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Fairfield House High Street Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2UR

  DM/21/01621/FPA Submitted 5 May 2021 167m away

  Change of use of existing store area to 2no B&B units

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• Barclays 55 Front Street Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2TU

  DM/25/02250/DRC Submitted 13 Aug 2025 194m away

  Discharge of conditions 3 (stone work) and 4 (windows) in relation to DM/25/00237/FPA.

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 2 docs